Op-Ed | Our Kentucky teachers are leading the way

6:24 PM,
Sep. 24, 2013

Terry Holliday

Written by

Vicki Phillips
and Terry Holliday

There has probably never been a more dynamic period of growth, discovery and change in public education. Across the country, states and districts are doing important and tough work to support teachers and students, and to improve systems - with the ultimate goal of boosting academic outcomes.

In many ways, Kentucky is a pacesetter in these efforts. As the first state in the country to adopt the Common Core, many are watching and learning from Kentucky's early efforts. Rigorous learning goals - known as the Kentucky Core Academic Standards - are providing clear expectations of what skills ...